[Zachik]

My review of the Q5 is now up - https://www.headphone-earphone.revi...5-flagship-blue-tooth-dac-amp-a-game-changer/

Excellent review, as I have learned to expect from Brooko
I must add that when starting with this hobby 2-3 years ago, Brooko's reviews were key for me in my research and eventually choosing my first DAP (FiiO X3-II).
Brooko has been VERY kind and patient in answering my newb questions back then!
@Brooko - hope to meet with you F2F eventually, and buy you beer

 

[Dobrescu George]

My review of the Q5 is now up - https://www.headphone-earphone.revi...5-flagship-blue-tooth-dac-amp-a-game-changer/

Nice review

Seems that you also found Q5 and X7mkii ti sound the same, so I'm not going crazy.

And yes, I did volume mathcing before just to try reduce user error as well.

 

[demond]

My review of the Q5 is now up - https://www.headphone-earphone.revi...5-flagship-blue-tooth-dac-amp-a-game-changer/

I used my limited English level, with the help of Google translation, to finish read your words. It is very complete and very attentively. Thank you very much for your sharing.

 

[bahamot]

AM3B just arrived, a quick listening I found it has no background noise and sounds warmer than AM3A. Listening through Ibasso IT01.

 

[earfonia]

FiiO Q5, the mightiest Bluetooth/DSD DAC&Amp ever, available now： https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...etooth-dsd-dac-amp-ever-available-now.870185/

You may try the New Version v1.3.2 of FiiO Music iOS App to control FiiO Q5 via Bluetooth: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...f-fiio-music-ios-app-is-now-available.870184/

When the Fiio Music App will be available for Android?
I just bought Fiio Q5, like the sound and feature, but disappointed to know that there is no App to monitor the battery level and change the digital filter, in Android. I don't have Apple iOS. Any plan to launch the Android App?

Thanks!

 

[earfonia]

I remember Fiio has stated that, I do not recall the exact sentences, but the main point being below:

Due to large fragmentation of Android devices having different versions of Android as well as different OEM implementations, also older devices having Micro-USB port and newer devices having USB-C port, it is difficult to have official support for Android.

Q5/Q1mk I/Q1 mkII supports most Android devices but it has often occurred that after software updates, devices which previously supports OTG DAC no longer supports. The opposite may also happen: Devices which previously did not support OTG DAC may suddenly support it after updates. Some Android devices with USB-C may drain the phone's battery to charge the DAC when they are connected, some won't.

Due to such fragmentation, support for Android OTG is a little bit of hit-or-miss scenario and because of this Fiio does not advertise their DACs to support Android while they actually DO support, in most cases.

The scenario is different for Apple iOS because the fragmentation is not there and with proper Apple MFi certification they can easily advertise official iOS support without any worries.

I personally have used my Nexus 6P and OnePlus 5 with Fiio Q1 mkI connected with aftermarket USB-C to Micro OTG cable with no issues. Can't speak of Q5 though.

Hope this helps.

Hamster

I think he meant is Fiio Music App for Android to monitor the Q5 via Bluetooth, not about USB connection to Android device.

 

[earfonia]

AM3B just arrived, a quick listening I found it has no background noise and sounds warmer than AM3A. Listening through Ibasso IT01.

I just tested my Q5 today, the 3.5mm headphone output on the AM3A is very clean with no noticeable noise. But the 2.5mm balanced output is very noisy. Any idea why? Is it a problem specific to the AM3A 2.5mm output? Tx!

 

[qsk78]

But the 2.5mm balanced output is very noisy. Any idea why?

Dead silence in my case with s-em6 v2.

 

[earfonia]

Dead silence in my case with s-em6 v2.

Thanks! I will go to the store to test other AM3A module. Maybe this my module got something wrong.

 

[Brooko]

Thanks! I will go to the store to test other AM3A module. Maybe this my module got something wrong.

Mine seems to be dead quiet also. Wonder if its an outlier?

 

[KopaneDePooj]

My review of the Q5 is now up - https://www.headphone-earphone.revi...5-flagship-blue-tooth-dac-amp-a-game-changer/

This is probably one of the best reviews I have read in a very long time. Well put together man, including the pics!

Agree! Excellent review, and it came out the same day I received my own Q5 unit
So last night I enjoyed listening to it for the first time and reading your review at the same time.

 

[FiiO]

When the Fiio Music App will be available for Android?
I just bought Fiio Q5, like the sound and feature, but disappointed to know that there is no App to monitor the battery level and change the digital filter, in Android. I don't have Apple iOS. Any plan to launch the Android App?

Thanks!

Dear friend,

We have the beta version FiiO Music APP for Android: http://fiio-file.fiio.net/FiiO Music Android 0.0.6beta.apk, you may have a try.

Best regards

 

[bzxfire40]

Im really intrigued by the q5. Looking to compare it with other devices . Is there any dac/amp combo on the market (any price range) with a similar build to the q5 (stack friendly ), audio performance equal to or better and a optical input?

 

[jonmbarlow]

Can you connect the Sony WH-1000xm2 to the Q5 to control the volume or is this not possible?

 

[qsk78]

Playing with VanNyus handbag..still can not decide yet which option is better)